Quantum Technologies for Automotive Applications
The presentation provides a compact overview of emerging quantum technologies that are revolutionizing sensor technology, safety and data processing in the automotive industry - from quantum random number generators to mobile quantum computers in vehicles.
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Elmos Semiconductor SE -
Dr. Bernd Burchard – Vice President IP Management, Elmos Semiconductor SE
This talk presents an overview of some emerging quantum technologies poised to transform the
automotive industry. We begin with fully CMOS-compatible silicon-based quantum random
number generators (QRNGs), offering high-speed, true entropy sources for secure vehicle-to everything (V2X) communications—significantly surpassing conventional pseudo-random
generators in unpredictability and integration potential. Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centre-based
quantum sensors enable precise all-optical, contactless current sensing, offering superior
bandwidth and temperature stability over traditional Hall sensors. Further, we discuss the use of
NV centres for the commutation of electric motors, where ultra-fast and accurate field detection
by ultra small sensor elements can improve control algorithms and reduce switching losses
compared to classical systems. Magnetic field camera arrays based on quantum sensing enable
non-invasive large area and high resolution battery diagnostics unattainable by conventional
magnetometers. As an outlook, we discuss the integration of quantum key distribution (QKD)
into vehicular networks, delivering information-theoretic security that outperforms classical
encryption under quantum threat models. Finally, we mention prospects for mobile quantum
computers embedded in vehicles, enabling advanced local in situ AI-based navigation and
decision-making tasks beyond the reach of classical processors. Together, these technologies
represent a paradigm shift in automotive sensing, security, and computation, opening a new
chapter in quantum-enhanced mobility.
Presentation language: ENG
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